​​​Through spiritual practice, we can unearth our wisdom, and then we can do everything smoothly. That’s why I say, “Spiritual practitioners are the ones who help the world the most.”

Despite all our good intentions, however, we can be of little help to the world if we do not have talents, wisdom or virtues.

As I said before, if the people or government of a country are immoral, even if they have the best economic projects and the best technologies, the wealth and prosperity of that country won’t last. Just observe the fall and degeneration of several powerful nations in the world, and you’ll know what I say is true.

Conversely, some nations that were small, weak and scarce in financial resources have developed rapidly and steadily. It’s because these nations are highly moral and respect spiritual faith, human rights and dignity.

Take Singapore for example.

It’s small in area and has few financial resources. So how did it develop so well as to earn the respect of the world? It’s because the Singaporean government respects the people. The government truthfully works for the people, not for its own power or to secure positions. In that country, all religions are respected. The government holds spiritual practitioners in high esteem.

When I went to give a lecture there, you all know how they respected, loved and admired me. It was because they knew what I say is right. In that country, there is no discrimination among religions. Whatever your faith or whatever religion you come from, as long as you’re enlightened, what you say is logical, and you’re truly virtuous, they’ll follow you to learn.

Hence, we can’t afford not to practice spirituality.

It’s because regardless of the kind of work we do, be it in the artistic, political or economic fields, we still have to develop our wisdom to its greatest potential so that we can achieve perfection in our careers and serve the world.